Best Lease Car Deals Available? (Vol 8)

[Chelve]

pitch3110 said:

Just done the deed on a 118i M Sport auto for wifey.

In all my years of leasing I have never included maintenance but at just over £500 for three years it was a no brainier, replacement and tyre repair included.


Pitch

What deal did you get on that please

[r390]

Hey guys, those of you that got an A5 in the past few weeks, what was the best/go to deal about? doesn’t matter if it’s expired now, I just wanted to see as my A5 goes back next year & would be nice to get an idea as I haven’t kept up with the forum in a while, thanks

[SSG1000]

Been offered the following through my work car scheme although not sure if good/bad in the current climate;

BMW 118i Manual MSport - Techpack1&2/Plus Pack. £500 deposit. £330 p/m on a 48month term with 10k p/a

Or 218i GC Manual M Sport - Tech/Plus pack. £500 deposit £327 p/m on a 48 month term with 10k p/a

Worth going for or pass?

[BG79]

r390 said:

Hey guys, those of you that got an A5 in the past few weeks, what was the best/go to deal about? doesn’t matter if it’s expired now, I just wanted to see as my A5 goes back next year & would be nice to get an idea as I haven’t kept up with the forum in a while, thanks

Based on 3+23 and 10k pa

[Witchfinder]

SSG1000 said:

Worth going for or pass?

Four year deals are a no-no in general. £330/month for a 1 Series? Absolute madness.

[SSG1000]

Witchfinder said:

Four year deals are a no-no in general. £330/month for a 1 Series? Absolute madness.

Noted will be a hard pass. May wait as I can get a 135i for 399 p/m on a similar profile, with a 4% flat rate.

[motty197]

SSG1000 said:

Been offered the following through my work car scheme although not sure if good/bad in the current climate;

BMW 118i Manual MSport - Techpack1&2/Plus Pack. £500 deposit. £330 p/m on a 48month term with 10k p/a

Or 218i GC Manual M Sport - Tech/Plus pack. £500 deposit £327 p/m on a 48 month term with 10k p/a
Worth going for or pass?

Definitely pass!

[Witchfinder]

SSG1000 said:

Noted will be a hard pass. May wait as I can get a 135i for 399 p/m on a similar profile, with a 4% flat rate.

As a general rule, avoid four year deals, because most people get itchy feet within three years. Warranties also typically only last three years, so you're liable for any repairs and maintenance in year four on a car you'll never own. Also avoid optional extras and packs - the lease company typically loads the whole cost of the option onto the lease, so you're paying for it all, but again, you'll never own it.

Bargain lease deals are all about getting a great price, often on a car you might never otherwise consider. If you really want a specific model or trim, look at buying instead - you're unlikely to get lucky and get a great deal on the exact thing you want. It's how I've ended up driving a Volvo V90. It's how you can drive a £39k Audi A5 for less than that £28k 1-Series you posted.

[Pookie123]

SSG1000 said:

Been offered the following through my work car scheme although not sure if good/bad in the current climate;

BMW 118i Manual MSport - Techpack1&2/Plus Pack. £500 deposit. £330 p/m on a 48month term with 10k p/a

Or 218i GC Manual M Sport - Tech/Plus pack. £500 deposit £327 p/m on a 48 month term with 10k p/a

Worth going for or pass?

Those are terrible deals. You’ll be able to find a lot better deals with very little searching

[rootcoors]

davidbailey said:

I've just had another update from RGW on the A5 Sportback. I asked for the Audi order # again so I could track progress and got this response:

"I’m afraid we don’t receive individual Audi order numbers, what we do receive is a report every 1-2 weeks with the status update for your vehicle, an email update is then sent out to you."

I've been told this also by them. Which is a shame as they did say when ordering I would be able to track the car. Its not a deal breaker but it is frustrating.

[Newsboy]

rootcoors said:

've been told this also by them. Which is a shame as they did say when ordering I would be able to track the car. Its not a deal breaker but it is frustrating.

Snap
I’m in the same boat with another broker, phone calls only every 1-2 weeks

[loskie]

I think that you have to get yourself into the mindset that you aren't being treated as individual customers but collectively you are being treated as a "fleet" (despite there being no connection between you individuals). The broker is the "fleet manager".

You want a cheap lease? This is what you are paying for. Want to be fawned over go via PCP

[Greg2018]

BG79 said:

Based on 3+23 and 10k pa

It’s about right - the deal direct with Audi Brighton is about £220 more overall but you get metallic paint ... 24months @ £349 p/month and 10k pa

[Pookie123]

Posted this in the general leasing thread but to no avail. Anyone help?

Pookie123 said:

Does everyone still go with ALA for their GAP insurance on here?

Another question when they ask you for the purchase price (and you’ve leased it) do you put in the OTR price at the time?

[HMG1K]

r390 said:

Hey guys, those of you that got an A5 in the past few weeks, what was the best/go to deal about? doesn’t matter if it’s expired now, I just wanted to see as my A5 goes back next year & would be nice to get an idea as I haven’t kept up with the forum in a while, thanks

Mine was direct via Huddesfield Audi.

A5 Sportback 35 TDI S-Line with Glacier White metalic paint thrown in. Saves around £17 p/m

Against 3+23 off 6k miles it's £292 p/m including VAT on a Audi Loyalty deal.

I'm replacing my 2018 A5 Sportback 40 TFSI S-Line

Edited by HMG1K on Sunday 19th July 16:48

[HMG1K]

Newsboy said:

Snap
I’m in the same boat with another broker, phone calls only every 1-2 weeks

Sniff out which dealer is supplied the cars. Dealer number, whatever. Then go direct to them. I did this on an another vehicle and the dealer group fleet department was moat coming and accommodating to me calling

[Newsboy]

HMG1K said:

Sniff out which dealer is supplied the cars. Dealer number, whatever. Then go direct to them. I did this on an another vehicle and the dealer group fleet department was moat coming and accommodating to me calling

I believe Lex is supplying thr car

[HMG1K]

Newsboy said:

I believe Lex is supplying thr car

Go to Lex fleet department direct. Simply say you have a whatever on order, have the order number (but not Audi number) and want to check it's progress. They will also give you the Audi number too.

[UKADV]

loskie said:

I think that you have to get yourself into the mindset that you aren't being treated as individual customers but collectively you are being treated as a "fleet" (despite there being no connection between you individuals). The broker is the "fleet manager".

You want a cheap lease? This is what you are paying for. Want to be fawned over go via PCP

This. I'm lost as to why many don't seem to get it. If you want the tinsel and glitter of a retail experience, leasing is not for you.

[TJC46]

Pookie123 said:

Posted this in the general leasing thread but to no avail. Anyone help?

Pookie123 said:

Does everyone still go with ALA for their GAP insurance on here?

Another question when they ask you for the purchase price (and you’ve leased it) do you put in the OTR price at the time?

I have used ALA a few times now for different lease cars and i am about to use them again next month.Cannot vouch for any other companies.

Even though its a lease car you must put in the full value as though you purchased it.

This is the figure they will use when calculating the shortfall [or gap] from what your insurance is willing to pay out at the time of total loss.